Friday, June 24, 2011

Where Has Missy Elliot Been? Missy reveals she has Graves Disease!


Between 1997 and 2005, Missy Elliott put out six studio albums, never pausing for more than two years between LPs. But it's been six years since The Cookbook, and though the innovative rapper/producer guested on a handful of tracks including Ciara's "Work" and kept up with fans via Twitter, we haven't seen that much of Miss E for a very legitimate reason: She's been battling Graves disease, an incurable autoimmune disorder caused by an overactive thyroid.
Elliott will open up about her experience with Graves and other sticky subjects in a new episode of VH1's Behind the Music next week. In the latest issue of People, she explains she was diagnosed in 2008 after a scary moment in her car: "My leg was jumping," she said. "I couldn't keep the brake down and almost crashed." Graves symptoms include muscle tremors, mood swings, bulging eyes, and hair loss, and Elliott said her nervous system became so spastic, she couldn't even hold a pen to write music -- a crushing situation for an artist as prolific and wildly creative as Missy.
After receiving radiation and taking medication with unpleasant side effects like weight gain, Elliott's condition has stabilized and she's even shed the 30 extra pounds she picked up from her treatment. She has told fans on Twitter a new single is coming soon, and reminded them she hasn't been totally inactive the past few years: "I'm always making music:) yall gotta start peeping the credits on these cds:)." She promises she's not rusty, telling People, "My ear ain't gone bad yet!"
Elliott's Behind the Music will also address the sexual abuse she endured as a child, a topic the rapper hasn't spoken about much publicly before. By sharing her story, "I felt that I would be able to help other people," she told the magazine. Timbaland, Ciara and Mary J. Blige will chat about their friend and collaborator in the special, which premieres on VH1 Wednesday, June 29th at 10 p.m. ET/PT.

Posted Thu Jun 23, 2011 2:50pm PDT by Caryn Ganz in Amplifier- Yahoo!News

Thursday, June 16, 2011



Rap Rocks!! is at Webster Hall, NYC. As always, it features our homies, The White House Band. If you are looking for to hear music from new artist then this is the place for you. Rap Rocks!! is a combo of rock and hip-hop artist. Make sure you are in attendance to see Mickey Factz, Rocky Business, Ra The MC, and more!  Also check out the White House Band opening up for Slum Village.  This is going to be a dope show!!  Check them out July 21st at the Knitting Factory in Brooklyn.  Tix $20. Log on to www.raprocks.net , www.iampragency.com, www.knittingfactory.comfor more info



Sunday, June 5, 2011

Beats, Rhymes & Life: A must see documentary of A Tribe Called Quest

Actor/Director Michael Rappaport brings a legendary group together for a timeless documentary.  A Tribe Called Quest brought us classic jams such as "Check The Rhime",  "Award Tour",  "Hot Sex On a Platter", "El Segundo" and many more.  Rapport brings the group together and documents their personal and professional lives while on tour.  He also documents the roots of the group and where they stand  today.  The documentary will be in limited release in select theaters.  Check www.sonyclassics.com/beatsrhymesandlife for locations and times.

Beats, Rhymes & Life: A Tribe Called Quest Documentary (Unreleased Trailer) from Matthew Beck on Vimeo.

Eminem sues Audi for using his popular song "Lose Yourself" without permission.

A U.S. spokesperson for Audi has responded to the lawsuit filed in Hamburg Regional Court in Germany this week by Eight Mile Style LLC, Eminem's publishing company. The German automobile manufacturer is being sued for using an unauthorized sample of Eminem's Academy Award-winning song "Lose Yourself" from his film "8 Mile."



The Audi spokesperson told Yahoo! Music that the video that has sparked the debate is not a commercial. "The video referred to is not an advertisement," he said via email. "Also, this does not involve Audi of America. The video was not shown here in the U.S." The spokesperson added that due to the legal nature of the matter, he could not comment further.
In the European spot for the 2012 Audi A6 Avant, a professionally-dressed man drives the luxury vehicle through a city as the memorable guitar rift and snare taps from "Lose Yourself" play in the background.



The song choice and the video concept have also drawn comparisons to a 2011 Super Bowl advertisement Eminem made for Chrysler.
"We believe Audi not only used 'Lose Yourself' to sell their product without permission, but their spot actually feels inspired by elements of Chrysler's commercial campaign," a spokesperson for Eight Mile Style told Billboard.
In Eminem's advertisement for the Chrysler 200, a faceless driver tours Detroit, showing both the rundown and flourishing parts of the city. The marquee on the town's landmark Fox Theater reads, "Keep Detroit Beautiful," a reference to Eminem's 2009 song "Beautiful." The rapper is revealed as the driver of the car.
The 2012 Audi A6 clip is a more pristine version of the Chrysler 200 spot.

Article via yahoo.com